Hgv Shunter driver

Ball & Young Ltd is seeking an experienced shunter driver in Corby, offering a salary between £39,000 and £43,000 per year. The successful applicant must hold a Class 1 licence, have experience operating a Terberg, and possess at least two years of HGV driving experience. Responsibilities include transporting raw materials and finished goods between production sites, conducting vehicle inspections, and ensuring compliance with DVSA regulations. The role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to safety. The position involves a three-week shift pattern, averaging 45 hours per week, with additional benefits such as holiday entitlement and sick pay.

Salary: £39k – 43k per year
Reference: hgv 1 Shunter corby
Job Description
Job Purpose
Ball & Young Ltd are looking for experienced shunter driver to assist with the transporting of finished goods across our multiple production sites in Corby. The ideal candidate must have a class 1 license and have some experience in operating a Terberg and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience driving a HGV.
Job Summary
As a shunter, you will be responsible for transporting materials between our 4 sites including raw materials & finished goods as well as moving trailers/vehicles on & off bays along with some warehouse/operational duties when required. This role requires strong communication skills and being able to prioritise key tasks in a timely manner. Being a safety-first organisation, you’ll need to conduct daily yard checks and checks of the vehicles reporting any defects to the transport office. You’ll also need to ensure all movements are loaded securely in line with DVSA regulations. You will play a vital role in maintaining the organisation’s reputation for reliability and professionalism. Join our team to contribute to our distribution success in a fast-paced environment.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Include the following:
Double deck / single deck trailer movements of raw materials and finished goods between our sites to keep up with production / despatch demands
Movements on / off loading bays for loading / unloading
Local collections and deliveries of raw materials, finished goods and vehicles for maintenance bookings
Organising the yard and conducting daily checks
Undertaking daily pre & post inspections of your Terberg in line with DVSA requirements
Performing basic repairs and maintenance and prompt defect reporting to ensure vehicle roadworthiness is upheld
Safely securing vehicle loads before any movements
Liaising with all departments and the transport office regarding ETA’s and movement updates
Complying with all vehicle compliance and health & safety engagement procedures
Occasional warehouse duties/operational duties including loading, refuelling and cleaning when movements all up to date.
Job Details
This role will be an average of 45 hours per week on a three-week shift pattern, but flexibility is required to cover annual leave on any of the below shifts as and when needed.
Week 1 – 6am – 3pm (Mon-Fri)
Week 2 – 1pm – 10pm (Mon-Fri)
Week 3 – 10pm – 7am (Sun-Thurs)
Additional Benefits
33 days holiday including bank holidays (25 days basic entitlement)
Sick pay
Company Pension
Free CPC training annually
Key Requirements
Minimum two years class 1 HGV driving experience with less than 6 penalty points
Valid driving license, digicard and CPC card (preferably up to date with training hours during current 5-year cycle)
Terberg Experience
Physically fit
Strong communication skills
Team player
Safety first mindset
Professional attitude
Must have valid right to work in UK
Salary
£39,286 basic with overtime available.